New economic data are reported by the media virtually every trading day. Investors--big or small--have to understand how these reports influence their investments, portfolios, and future sources of income. The new edition of The Trader's Guide to Key Economic Indicators homes in on the most important economic statistics used on Wall Street today and in a clear and concise voice tells you exactly what these important reports measure and what they really mean. With two new chapters on commodities and fixed-income indicators, this fully updated edition will be an easy-to-use desk reference for new readers, but will also be favored by fans of the first book. From GDP and employment to consumer confidence and spending, you'll learn what to look for and how to react. This handy reference, illustrated with scores of instructive graphs and charts, will put you ahead of the market curves.

Richard A. Yamarone, vice president and director of economic research at Argus Research Corp., has more than fifteen years of experience analyzing and researching domestic and international economic trends. He has also worked for international banks and domestic money centers and has taught courses on macroeconomics and economic indicators at several colleges and institutions. He makes frequent appearances on business television and radio shows, including CNBC and Bloomberg Television®.